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Account Manager (US or SA) (Remote)

Somewhere

Fully Remote
📍 Remote
🇿🇦 SA Friendly: 1.0/1.0

🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R37,000 – R74,000 ZAR. This role is suited for mid-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.

Job Description

Account Manager: YouTube Growth Agency (Remote – US & South Africa)

The Opportunity

Organic Client Engine (OCE)is a full-service YouTube production agency for 7-figure coaches, consultants, and info-product businesses. We handle the entire pipeline: strategy, packaging (titles/thumbnails), scripting, production management, and publishing.

We are hiring a full-timeAccount Managerto own client relationships and run production from onboarding through ongoing retainer.This is not a support role.You are the client’s primary point of contact and the person responsible for every video that goes out the door. You will work directly alongside the founder,Colin Shipp, as his right-hand person across the entire business.

What You’ll Be Doing

You will manage clients end-to-end, split into two core pillars:

1. Client Communication & Relationship Management
* Ownership:You are the face of the account. Clients trust you and hear from you regularly via Slack, calls, and Loom.
* Responsiveness:Maintain a 2–4 hour response time during the week; same-day acknowledgment on weekends with a clear action plan.
* Proactive Reporting:Conduct weekly async check-ins (Loom/text) showing exactly what is in progress and what is coming next—no client should ever have to chase you.

2. YouTube Strategy & Production
* Strategic Packaging:Research video topics, perform competitive analysis, and develop title and thumbnail direction for every video.
* Pipeline Management:Run our AI-powered scripting system and manage editors by giving clear, actionable feedback on their output.
* ROI Alignment:Ensure every video aligns with the client’s business goals so they clearly see the value of their investment.

Who You Are
* YouTube Strategist:You don’t just watch YouTube; you study it. You clock patterns in thumbnails and have opinions on why certain channels stall while others explode.
* Agency Veteran:You’ve worked in a client-facing role where you managed accounts and timelines independently. You know how to keep a client happy without being told how.
* Industry Advocate:You live in the world of online education and coaching. You’ve bought courses, followed creators, and genuinely believe in the impact of this industry.
* The "Intrapreneur":You are hungry, ambitious, and want to build a "world within a business." You want your effort to directly determine your income and trajectory.
* High Agency:You don't wait for instructions. You see what needs to happen and you move.

Logistics & Compensation
* Location:100% Remote. We are open to top-tier candidates based in theUnited StatesorSouth Africa.
* Type:Full-time.
* Compensation:Tied directly to performance and retention. Our model rewards the quality of your work and the longevity of your clients, not just hours logged. Full details are shared after the first step of the application.
* Growth Path:Within 90 days, you will own your book of business. As we scale, you will have the opportunity to move into a Lead Account Manager role—hiring, training, and overseeing a team of AMs.
Questions for Interviewer
* Your Story:Who you are, what you’ve done, and why this role specifically caught your eye.
* YouTube Depth:Your experience as a strategist, creator, or student of the platform.
* Account Mastery:Your experience managing clients and retaining accounts in an agency environment.
* The "Audit":Pick one YouTube channel with excellent packaging and scripting. Share your screen, show the channel, and walk us throughwhyit works.
* Location:Confirm where you are currently living (US or South Africa).

Tips for South African Applicants

Timezone Advantage

South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.

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Salary in Context

At R37,000/month, this role is competitive with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($2,000/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.

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Application Tips

Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.

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Load Shedding Preparedness

If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.

About Somewhere

Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 608 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →